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Don't Forget to Call 811 Before You Dig at Any Depth
Trenching and excavation hazards posed by striking buried underground utilities include property damage, injury, electrocutions and even explosions.
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Learn More About OSHA Standards That Apply to Excavation
From putting a shovel into the ground to digging a trench, here is a review of some of the OSHA standards that apply to trenching and excavation.
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Horizontal Directional Drilling Operations and Job Site Safety
Horizontal directional drilling can be a great solution for some excavation projects but there are still potential hazards and safety needs to remain a priority.
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Workers Have the Right to Cave-in Hazard Protection
A cave-in is a real possibility if there is no protection and workers should be aware of the specific type of protection they need to keep them safe.
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Always Call 811 Before Digging, Excavating or Trenching
Colors send a message, and they are important if you are putting anything bigger than garden trowel into the ground. Do you know what each color means?